Summary
Ricardo Venieris is a pedagogical coordinator and educational consultant with over 30 years tied to technology and eight years focused on mentoring at the Apple Developer Academy | PUC-Rio. He blends hands-on software development and testing expertise with leadership in Challenge Based Learning to coach students in Swift, iOS development, professional skills, and project delivery. Ricardo has led curriculum improvements, designed experiential learning challenges, and managed programs that connect academia to industry through IoT, AI and blockchain projects. His background in software quality research and test automation informs a practical, quality-first approach to teaching and project supervision. Based in Rio de Janeiro, he holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s from PUC-Rio and uniquely combines deep technical craft with a decade-plus of formal educational design. He’s motivated by co-creating futures—helping young technologists turn ideas into human-centered, real-world solutions.
9 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
English, Portuguese